FT or PT Resident Care Assistant - All Shifts

The Summit of Coralville•Coralville, IA

About The Position

The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) provides physical and psychosocial care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The RCA works collaboratively with peers and other team members, provides necessary care and services to assigned residents, and assists other wellness department associates as needed. The position reports to the shift supervisor and the Wellness Director. The role includes assisting residents with activities of daily living and mobility, observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition, documenting services, conducting room checks and rounds, responding to emergencies, maintaining safety and infection-control practices, and supporting residents with transportation and personal correspondence. Other duties include supporting resident-centered activities, housekeeping and dining tasks, caring for sensory devices, attending meetings and mandatory in-services, and performing related duties as assigned. The posting lists full-time hours of 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and part-time openings on first and second shifts. Pay is up to $20.00 per hour based on experience. Full-time benefits include paid time off and holiday pay, daily pay, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Good physical health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Completion of drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Work collaboratively with peers and other team members.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and ambulation or mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Follow infection-control procedures, CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, hazardous communication practices, and other safety rules.
Document services provided on company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, and fax machines, and telephones.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the Wellness Director or supervisor as needed.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds.
Monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Respond to emergencies promptly and calmly and immediately report them to the supervisor.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals about reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activities program.
Care for residents’ sensory enhancement devices, such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Serve as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and off-campus visitors.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Assist with dining-related tasks, including escorting residents to the dining room, setting up, cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Demonstrate appreciation for residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom and understanding of the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in projects or committees as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.